On July 2, Karwa Motors announced on social media that it had signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the Belarusian companies MAZ and Amkodor, which specialize in the production and manufacture of multipurpose vehicles, at the headquarters of the Oman Investment Authority. 
Karwa Motors is a strategic inve

On July 1, Mobilize, Renault’s mobility and finance division, partnered with Andersen EV, a UK-based EV charger brand, to offer premium home charging solutions for Renault EV customers.
Buyers of electric models such as the Renault 5 E-Tech, Renault 4 E-Tech, Scenic, Megane, Alpine A290, and Dacia Spring can get an A

On July 2, Stellantis MEA announced that DS Automobiles will launch its new fully electric flagship, the DS N°8, in Turkey by late 2025. It features an SUV coupe design and will be available in two trims—PALLAS and ÉTOILE. 
The ÉTOILE trim comes with an adaptive suspension system that uses a camera to scan the road a

On July 2, Porsche expanded the 911 lineup with three new all-wheel-drive models, i.e., the 911 Carrera 4S in coupé, cabriolet, and Targa versions. This brings the total number of AWD 911 variants to six, offering better traction in bad weather.
All new versions use the upgraded 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six engine f

On July 3, Stellantis announced that its Pro One models have started production of the new Cargo Box BEV at its Atessa plant, Italy, where its large vans are built.
The Cargo Box BEV is the most capable electric van, offering up to 18.3 cubic meters of cargo space, with an interior length of 4,230 mm, width of 2,032

On July 2, Mercedes Benz tested its new Van Electric Architecture (VLE) on a long-distance trip from Stuttgart to Rome, covering about 1,100 km. The two test vans completed the trip with two quick charging stops of 15 minutes each. The route was challenging, with steep mountain roads, highways, country roads, and nar

On July 3, Hyundai Motor Company announced that it will unveil the all-new IONIQ 6 N at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 10, 2025. The company has shared a glimpse of the next-generation electric sports sedan’s advanced performance features, highlighting innovations in suspension geometry, immersive sound, and

On July 1, Automobile Technologies announced that it has successfully assembled its first test vehicle, Haval M6, using the full production cycle, including body welding and painting.
The company is now focused on preparing for full-cycle serial production, which is planned to be launched at the end of July 2025.
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On July 3, Volvo Cars and Polestar signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly develop and produce Polestar’s upcoming premium compact SUV, Polestar 7, at Volvo’s new manufacturing facility in Kosice, Slovakia.
The Polestar 7 is expected to launch in 2028. If final agreements are reached, it will be the sec

On July 1, Chery Holding Group announced June sales results.
In June, the group sold 233,607 units, up 16.6% year-over-year (y/y). New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) and vehicle exports accounted for 71,582 units and 106,330 units, up 59.6% y/y and 9.6% y/y, respectively.
Year-to-date (YTD) vehicle sales totaled 1,260,124 un

On July 3, Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd. announced that it will extend suspension of production at some vehicle production lines in Japan due to a shortage of parts supply from suppliers.
The Shiga (Ryuo) Plant No.2 will be shut down for a total of five from July 14 to 18. In addition to the previously announced four-day

On June 27, 2025, GAC held a ceremony at the GAC Phatthanakan Service Center in Bangkok to deliver the first 100 AION Y Plus electric vehicles for ride-hailing services, launching a larger project targeting 2,000 units in Thailand. 
The event also marked a strategic partnership between GAC and Thai car rental and mob

Announced on July 1, 2025, Proton has previewed the all-new X50 to Malaysian media, ahead of its first major model launch of the year. Registration of interest is now open.
Since its debut in October 2020, the X50 has sold over 134,000 units, maintaining its position as the top B-segment SUV for 5 consecutive years.

On July 1, 2025, Erajaya Active Lifestyle, in partnership with XPeng, officially commenced the local assembly of XPeng’s first electric vehicle outside China, as shared through social media updates by the Head of Corporate and Marketing Communication at Erajaya Group. The milestone was marked by a Line-Off Ceremony a

The number of new vehicles sold in the U.S. in June 2025 (preliminary figures including estimates for GM/Stellantis/Tesla, etc.), aggregated by Marklines as of July 2, was 1,256,521, down 5.8% from the same month last year. The number of sales days in June was 24, two days less than in the same month last year.
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On July 2, Polestar announced that its public charging service, Polestar Charge, now provides access to 1 million charging points across Europe through a single app.
The network includes major operators such as IONITY, Recharge, Fastned, Total, Tesla Super Chargers, and Allego, along with numerous local providers to

On June 30, Ford Argentina announced that Fiorasi has officially become the brand’s representative in the provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro, strengthening Ford’s presence in a strategically growing region of Argentina.
The announcement also included the opening of a new full-service dealership in Cipolletti, designe

On July 1, it was reported that BYD celebrated the rollout of its first passenger vehicle at its new manufacturing plant in Camaçari, Bahia, Brazil, marking a significant milestone in the company's global expansion.
The plant, built in just 15 months, is BYD’s first in Latin America and is expected to play a key role

On July 2, Tesla announced production and delivery results for the second quarter of 2025.
Of the 410,244 vehicles Tesla produced in Q2 (down 0.1% from 410,831 in Q2 2024), 396,835 were Models 3/Y (up 2.7% from 386,576 in 2024), and 13,409 were other models (down 44.7% from 24,255 in Q2 2024), including Models S/X, C

On July 2, Rivian Automotive announced production and delivery totals for the second quarter of 2025. 
Following its second quarter of gross profit in Q1 2025, on June 30 Rivian received a USD 1 billion equity investment from Volkswagen Group. The investment is part of the USD 5.8 billion agreement associated with th